Petrol · 2013–2020

Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz CLA250. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 7.2 L/100km: 40 mpg UK, 33 mpg US.

Mercedes-Benz CLA250 in white
Fuel use
7.2 L/100km
2018 official
UK mpg
40 mpg
US mpg
33 mpg
On a full tank
783 km
56 L tank

What a CLA250 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$21.02 per 100 km$2,312
Australia$2.41/L petrol$17.26 per 100 km$1,916
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.07 per 100 miles£1,405
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.23 per 100 miles$1,786

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

C117 (1st generation), 2013–2019

Specs for the CLA 250; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
C117 (1st generation)
Built
2013-2019
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,630 mm
Width
1,777 mm
Height
1,432 mm
Wheelbase
2,699 mm
Boot
470 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
155 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
56 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2013

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2020Petrol7.7 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2018Petrol7.2 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2017Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2016Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2015Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2014Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2013Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz CLA250 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz CLA250?

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 uses 7.2 L/100km by its official figures: 40 mpg in UK gallons and 33 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLA250 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,312 in New Zealand, $1,916 in Australia, £1,405 in United Kingdom, $1,786 in United States.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz CLA250 go on a full tank?

About 783 km (487 miles) from its 56 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mercedes-Benz CLA250's boot?

470 L, for the CLA 250.

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